Biofeedback is a safe, non-invasive, and drug-free treatment that enables an individual to learn how to change their physiological responses to stress, tension, and pain.
How does it work?
Precise monitoring devices are used to measure physiological activity within the body, such as heart rate, respiration, muscle activity, galvanic skin response, and skin temperature. These instruments provide feedback information to the individual regarding their physiological activity. The individual then learns how to make positive physical changes, such as relaxing one’s muscles, breathing more slowly, and lowering heart rate. The goal is to eventually produce these physical changes on one’s own without the help of technology.